Chocolate-Topped Peanut-Toffee Bars

Chocolate-Topped Peanut-Toffee Bars
195 min.
32
266kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate-Topped Peanut-Toffee Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter, buttery toffee, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat at home, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends with their unique blend of textures and tastes.

Imagine biting into a chewy, peanut butter cookie base that serves as the perfect foundation for a crunchy layer of lightly crushed potato chips and salted peanuts. The magic happens when you pour a luscious brown sugar mixture over the top, creating a gooey, toffee-like layer that elevates the entire dessert. Finally, a generous sprinkle of semisweet chocolate chips melts into a silky topping that ties all the flavors together.

With a preparation time of just under three and a half hours, including cooling, these bars are surprisingly easy to make. They yield 32 servings, making them an ideal choice for parties, potlucks, or simply to satisfy your cravings. Each bar packs a satisfying 266 calories, with a delightful balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that will keep you coming back for more.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for the recipe. These Chocolate-Topped Peanut-Toffee Bars are not just a treat; they are an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • pouch peanut butter sandwich cookie crumbs (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon water 
  •  eggs 
  • cup butter cut into small pieces
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 cups potato chips crushed
  • cup roasted peanuts salted
  • 12 oz semi chocolate chips (2 cups)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes or just until dough is set.
  4. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar.
  5. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Sprinkle potato chips and peanuts over partially baked base.
  7. Pour brown sugar mixture over chips and peanuts.
  8. Bake 15 minutes longer or until surface is bubbly.
  9. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over chips and peanuts; return to oven for 2 minutes to soften chocolate.
  10. Spread chocolate over filling. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein5.17%
Fat57.06%
Carbs37.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.56
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0004347640535%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.82kcal
13.29%
Fat:17.31g
26.64%
Saturated Fat:7.26g
45.37%
Carbohydrates:25.79g
8.6%
Net Carbohydrates:23.85g
8.67%
Sugar:16.68g
18.54%
Cholesterol:21mg
7%
Sodium:218.65mg
9.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:9.14mg
3.05%
Protein:3.53g
7.06%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.98%
Copper:0.18mg
8.82%
Fiber:1.93g
7.73%
Magnesium:29.82mg
7.45%
Iron:1.1mg
6.12%
Phosphorus:56.09mg
5.61%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.07%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.86%
Potassium:156.24mg
4.46%
Vitamin K:4.49µg
4.28%
Vitamin A:190.01IU
3.8%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.07%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.95%
Selenium:1.91µg
2.73%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.09%
Calcium:20.18mg
2.02%
Folate:7.83µg
1.96%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.82%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.25%
Vitamin C:0.86mg
1.04%